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Career & Technology Education (CTE)

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Nicole Tarum 
​ntarum@mckinneyisd.net
Room E123
Extension:  7984
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Teaches: Principles of Arts, Audio, Visual, Technology & Communications; Yearbook; Broadcasting & Cheer



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Lynn Buchmiller
lbuchmiller@mckinneyisd.net
Room E122
Extension:  7941
​Website
Teaches: Principles of Applied Engineering & Investigating Careers

Classes Offered

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Principles of Arts, Audio Visual Technology & Communications (Grade 8)
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This yearlong class is offered for 1.0 unit of high school credit. This course offers students practical experience using Adobe Creative Suite in multimedia, print, and graphic design projects. Students will gain knowledge and proficiency in audio and video production using Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Audition; graphic design using digital cameras, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, and explore computer animation using Adobe Flash. This course is a prerequisite for AUDIO VIDEO PRODUCTION I, II, & Ill and a foundation course for DIGITAL AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA. The grade earned will count for high school credit but will not be applied to high school GPA or class rank. 

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Principles of Applied Engineering (Grade 8) 
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This year long class is offered for 1.0 unit of high school credit. This course provides an overview of the various career fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and their interrelationships. Students will use multiple software applications to prepare and present course assignments along with hands on projects. Through hands on activities, students will develop applicable knowledge and skills in design and construction, critical thinking and problem solving, and communication and collaboration. This course is a prerequisite for Introduction to Engineering Design and a foundation course for Robotics I. The grade earned will count for high school credit but will not be applied to high school GPA or class rank. $30.00 lab fee.

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Investigating Careers (Grades 7 and 8)
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This project-based class introduces students to sixteen career clusters ranging from Architecture and Business to Aviation and STEM. Students will design and create authentic products while investigating skill & education requirements, compensation, and projected growth for particular career fields. As students work on projects, they will develop transferable job skills in digital media, communication, problem solving, team-work, and project management. $20.00 lab fee.

1351 N. Hardin Blvd.  /  McKinney, Texas 75071  /  Map  /  Schedules & Calendar
T: 469-302-7900  /  F: 469-302-7901  /  Web Advisor: nspinnato@mckinneyisd.net
Attendance notes, questions, or concerns please email cockrilloffice@mckinneyisd.net

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  • Home
    • About CMS
  • Registration Info 21-22
    • Course Registration Information from Counselors
  • News & Announcements
    • Schedules & Calendars
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    • Returning to School Procedures with COVID
  • Faculty & Staff
    • Virtual Meet The Teacher >
      • MtT- 6th Grade
      • MtT- 7th Grade
      • MtT- 8th Grade
      • MtT- Admin/Counselors
      • MtT- Clinic
      • MtT- Elective Teachers
      • MtT- Special Populations
      • MtT- Learning Commons
    • Administration
    • Athletics & PE
    • Counselors >
      • Counselor's Website
    • Cheer
    • Clinic
    • English, Language Arts & Reading
    • Electives
    • Fine Arts
    • Language Science
    • Learning Commons
    • Math
    • Science
    • Social Studies
    • Special Education Department
    • UIL Academics Coaches
  • Parents & Students
    • Athletics- CMS
    • Bus Information
    • Cafeteria Lunch/Breakfast Menus
    • Canvas >
      • Canvas
    • Clubs >
      • UILAcademics
    • Counselors Corner
    • Dutton Scholarship
    • Free and Reduced Meal Program
    • HAC Information
    • Home Access Center
    • Incident Report Form
    • Learning Commons
    • Lunch
    • Parents Info & Resources >
      • Club CREED
      • McKinney Vento Homeless Education Assistance
    • MISD Bag Policy @ Stadium Events
    • Naviance
    • School Safety
    • SSO Login Page
  • PTO Spirit Wear Store
  • CMS PTO Website